Kallen followed Neo to a hillside.
From there, they could see a squad climbing the slope, bent at the waist, maintaining their combat formation and a steady pace.
Neo commented, "A very ordinary flock of ducks..."
If they were an elite squad, they could have driven much closer instead of adopting tactical discipline so early and slowly feeling their way forward. Their caution meant they lacked confidence.
Neo looked at Kallen and asked, "Do you think I'm being too absolute?"
"No, not at all. I trust your experience, Captain."
"Everyone knows being careful is right, but often you can only make yourself do it. Once your squad becomes strong, it's hard to make your members stay this cautious.
"If you have your own squad someday, you'll have to consider that. They'll elevate you, but at the same time, you'll be constrained by them.
"Still, there is a solution. If you can be more extreme than any of them, they'll actually start holding back. For instance, they're always telling me to be careful."
"I understand, Captain."
"Mm. Besides, sometimes even when you're personally involved, it's hard to see things clearly, because you can't see your own face."
Did he mean those involved couldn't see clearly?
But why had the captain suddenly added that remark about not being able to see your own face?
Neo spread his hands, and a flash of Light of Order appeared. The squad below immediately looked up.
"There's danger ahead. Please stop here for now."
"Captain Neo?"
The other squad's captain called out.
"Oh, you know me?"
"You saved me once."
"Did I? Don't dwell on it. I don't remember you."
The man wasn't angry. Instead, he continued calmly, "Captain Neo, could you tell me what happened up ahead?"
"A little trouble, but it's under control. Two